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More totes, and another pattern GIVEAWAY!

I have two more totes to share with you, both sewn up by my awesome pattern-testing friends! The first tote was made by Meaghan, who I met through blogging and got to hang out with IRL last year when we lived in Seattle!I think this picture is a good representation as to the size of the tote. It is a great large size without looking huge.

Meaghan used home dec fabric, which gives the tote a bit of structure. I love the structured look! And that blue accent print reminds me of starfish. Perfect for a trip to the beach. 🙂

Michelle also pattern tested for me. I haven’t met Michelle IRL, but she’s always so sweet when we email back and forth! Maybe some time I’ll find myself in her neck of the woods and we’ll have a chance to meet up in person. 🙂Michelle used a really cute elephant print for her tote exterior. She also chose to fold down the front pocket (which she pieced! how fun!) so that a bit more of the elephant print would show. I love that she added a button where she folded down the pocket!

I hadn’t thought to use a coordinating print on the sides of the bag, but I really like this look. Michelle showed me three design possibilities that I hadn’t even thought of!

I also wanted to show off Michelle’s interior zip pocket. This was the first time she had done this technique, and it looks great! She also chose to use a traditional magnetic snap for her closure. In the pattern I include detailed instructions for adding a sew-in magnet and some basic instructions for a traditional magnet or velcro.